5609 Garden Lakes Dr., Bradenton, FL 34203

Welcome to Garden Lakes - a hidden gem nestled in privacy near all the amenities! A 55+ community w/a wonderful club house, pool, outdoor patio/dining area, shuffle board, tennis courts, exercise room & activities. This immaculate paired villa located near the clubhouse is nicely appointed w/large tile on the diagonal throughout the entire home, custom paint, vaulted ceilings, wonderful skylight in the large kitchen with eat-in area, huge pantry, subdued lighting on the plant shelf & a breakfast bar. Pocket door in kitchen can be shut when you want to leave clean up 'til later. Open & airy floor plan flows nicely to make the dining room, living room and family room areas separate without dividing doors/walls. Living room has a bay window including a window seat w/hidden storage. The lanai floor has been made level w/the rest of the house & has been converted to a marvelous light & bright Sun/Florida room that leads to a small open patio. Master bedroom has an upgraded fan, walk-in closet, & view of the nice greenbelt w/paved walking trails. Both baths have wood vanities with cultured marble sinks. Laundry room is off of the 2 car garage w/overhead storage plus some of the cabinets & book shelves will be left for new owner. Washer/Dryer, Fridge, Stove, SS Dishwasher, blinds stay. Owners are free to plant/garden in the beds by the front door; trees, grass & bushes on the side and back of the unit are maintained by HOA. New roof in 2006, new garage door June '14. Welcome to paradise!